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	The Bowder Stone - A history Liz Hodgson £4.00 The Bowder Stone is really a legend in time which gives this huge lump of rock an added interest. It is no longer just a stone that has fallen from above. Published by : P3 Publications Published date : August 2007 Format : 146mm x 210mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Breeding Birds of Cumbria: A tetrad atlas 1997 - 2001 M. Stott; J. Callion; I. Kinley; C. Raven; Roberts £30.00 This is a splendid work for the serious ornithologist and local historian. The Cumbria Bird Club publication is a labour of love of 230 dedicated recorders of bird movements. Published by : Cumbria Bird Club Published date : 2002 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Carlisle Floods: A Photographic Record David Ramshaw £5.00 On Saturday 8th January 2005 the citizens of Carlisle woke up to the worst flooding seen in the city for almost 200 years. The weather had been exceptionally wet and windy for several days, but no one could have foreseen the extent of the flooding that occurred on that Saturday morning. In a very short space of time the city ground to a halt and by lunchtime the whole city had lost electrical power. Published by : P3 Publications Published date : 2005 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Cumberland Coast Neil Curry £10.00 From the marshes of the Solway to the cliffs of St. Bees, the Cumberland coast is an area rich in character and history. Neil Curry has walked the coast and met the people. He knows the beauty of this remote and unguarded country. Published by : Bookcase Published date : October 2007 Format : 148 x 210mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Cumbrian Yew Book: A Millenium Celebration Ken Mills £5.00 An account of Cumbrias finest yew trees. Published by : Yew Trees for the Millenium Published date : 1999 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Garden at Levens Chris Crowder £25.00 The ancient topiary at Levens Hall in the Lake District is a wonder to behold. Drawing on the accounts of owners, stewards and gardeners who helped shape the garden, the author explains how through centuries of skilled care it preserved its heritage, withstanding the vagaries of fashion but evolving to suit the needs of the day. Published by : Frances Lincoln Published date : 2005 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Heritage of the Solway Firth James Irving Hawkins £12.99 The Solway Firth is a major estuary and has been a communication route and a source of food for the inhabitants of its shores from the Mesolithic period to the present day. In times of war and border unrest the Firth and its major rivers have been used as natural lines of defence. This book contains a collection of photographs and information gathered from many individuals and organisations. Published by : Friends of Annandale and Eskdale Museums Published date : 2006 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Lakeland Ospreys David Ramshaw £5.00 Ospreys have bred at Bassenthwaite since 2001 and have successfully produced chicks every year. Published by : P3 Publications Published date : March 2007 Format : 148mm x 210mm stitched paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Lakeland Terrier Sean Frain £16.95 Sean Frain has owned and worked with Lakeland terriers for nearly thirty years. In this book he traces the development of the breed and writes about both notable dogs and notable breeders - such as the legendary Billy Irving. He writes about how the dogs work, their strengths and their weaknesses and records the exploits of dogs famous throughout the breed. Published by : Swan Hill Press Published date : December 2007 Format : 155mm x 224mm hardback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Lower Wetlands of Cumbria D. Hodgkinson; E. Huckerby; R. Middleton; C. Wells £38.00 This volume details the results of archaeological and palaeoecological survey carried out in Cumbria between 1991 and 1997. The study encompasses all types of peatland, from large raised and flooplain mires to the many small basin mires in the county. Published by : Oxford Arch North Published date : 2001 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Please allow 10 days for delivery

	The Mighty Mite: Water Power around Eskdale and Miterdale David Bradbury £4.75 Wander round the beautiful valleys of Eskdale and Miterdale in the English Lake District, and you'll find all sorts of reminders of a time when people made very effective use of renewable energy, in the form of water power. The advent of coal-powered steam technology put a stop to all that during the course of the 19th century, and many of the old sites, like Linbeck Mill, are now vanishing. This book is an attempt to keep at least the memory of them alive for the future. Published by : Past Presented Published date : 2006 Format : Small Paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The North West & The Lakes - Exploring Woodland £7.99 Exploring Woodland is a series of guides from The Woodland Trust that describe and illustrate beautiful woodland sites - both publicly owned and private - in different regions throughout the UK. Published by : Woodland Trust Published date : March 2008 Format : 115mm x 190mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Patterdale Terrier Sean Frain £12.99 The Patterdale Terrier is an increasingly popular breed both as a pet and a working terrier. Published by : Swan Hill Published date : 2004 Format : 150mm x 220mm paperback Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Tarns of Lakeland: Vol. 2 - East John Nuttall; Anne Nutall £9.99 Second of two volumes of detailed mountain tarn walks of Eastern Lakeland. Published by : Cicerone Published date : 1996 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	The Wordsworths and the Daffodils Pamela Woof: Madeline Harley £5.95 A study of the famous and much loved poem by Wordsworth, from its shaky beginnings in 1807, to the critically acclaimed masterpiece it is today. Published by : The Wordsworth Trust Published date : 2002 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Transforming Fell and Valley: Landscape and Parlimentary Enclosure in North West England Ian Whyte £11.50 Many areas of the north west had their landscapes transformed by the enclosure of upland commons during the later 18th and 19th century. Parlimentary enclosure created new, regular landscapes of fields, access roads, quarries and new farmsteads. Published by : CNWRS Published date : 2003 Format : Large paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Untamed North DVD £12.99 'Untamed North' is a beautifully produced portrait of our regions wildlife set against a backdrop of stunning scenery and accompanied by an evocative soundtrack of natural sounds. No matter if you are a wildlife enthusiast or simply a lover of our beautiful North of England landscape, this DVD is a must for you. Published by : Northern Heritage Published date : November 2006 Format : DVD Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Wild Flower Walks of Southern Lakeland Martin Varley £7.95 Discover the beautiful wild flowers and countryside of Southern Lakeland with this new walking guide. It details ten unforgettable walks in this unique part of England. Published by : DalesCountry Publishing Published date : January 2007 Format : 150mm x 210mm Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Wild Flowers and where to find them in Northern England: Acid Uplands Laurie Fallows £7.99 Acid Uplands is one of three illustrated guides to the wild flowers of northern England. Covering the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Upper Teesdale, these handy paperbacks give straightforward details of the identification, habitat, folklore and Published by : Frances Lincoln Ltd Published date : 2004 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Wild Flowers and where to find them in Northern England: Northern Limestone Laurie Fallows £7.99 Northern Limestone is one of three illustrated guides to the wild flowers of northern England. Covering the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Upper Teesdale, these handy paperbacks give straightforward details of the identification, habitat, folklore Published by : Frances Lincoln Ltd Published date : 2004 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Wild Flowers and where to find them in Northern England: Waterside Ways Laurie Fallows £7.99 Waterside Ways is one of three illustrated guides to the wild flowers of northern England. Covering the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Upper Teesdale, these handy paperbacks give straightforward details of the identification, habitat, folklore and Published by : Frances Lincoln Ltd Published date : 2004 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Wild Lakeland Martin Varley £14.99 This colourful book takes the reader on a journey from the sea to the summit of England's highest mountain. Beautifully illustrated with over 150 colour photographs, this book brings Wild Lakeland to life, through the stories of those who have experienced it and the wildlife that embodies it. Published by : Halsgrove Published date : 2005 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Wordsworth & the famous Lorton yew tree Michael G. Baron & Derek Denman £7.95 The 'Giant of Lorton' was a famous, ancient yew tree in the Cumbrian village of Lorton. This book marks the bicentenary of a visit made to it in 1804 by William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Published by : Lorton Local History Society Published date : 2004 Format : Paperback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity:

	Wordsworth's Gardens Carol Buchanan £15.00 Reduced from £30.00. A stunning full-colour photostudy illustrating Wordsworths love of the garden and gardening. With three never-before-published garden plans and more than one hundred breathtaking photographs, taken by Richard Buchanan. Published by : Texas Tech University Press Published date : 2001 Format : Large hardback. Click here to read the reviews Quantity: